Same-day appointments lowers patient satisfaction?

A seemingly paradoxical result from a study.

One reason is that patients who are seen same-day are less likely to see their personal physician. Instead, an NP, PA or covering doctor may be providing care.

This lack of continuity may be an explanation for the findings.

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